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Leslie Church

Liberal on Families, Children and Social Development 2026-10-29

68 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Garnett Genuis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of the plans Conservatives have announced. Just today, we announced an exciting new idea to support families: allowing both parents to simultaneously claim the CPP child-rearing dropout. This means families who share caregiving responsibilities would no longer be penalized in the calculation of their pension eligibility. Parents should not have to choose between spending time with their kids and protecting their retirement. Will the finance minister include this constructive proposal in the upcoming budget?”

Statement grade

64 / 100, held down by Relevance

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Positioning 40%Claims 60%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 23 wordsonce again, we are going to take no lessons from the Conservatives in terms of affordability for families.Off point We have been delivering it.PositioningVague promise Claims · 41 wordsWe have put in place longer parental leave options, shared parental benefits, greater support for working families and, perhaps most importantly and most historically, a Canada-wide early learning and child care program saving families over $16,000 a year in some cases, ¹²Positioning · 4 wordswhich the member opposes.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 56

3 of 8 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “once again, we are going to take no lessons from the Conservatives in terms of affordability for families.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We have been delivering it.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “which the member opposes.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 34

4 of 8 deductions are Relevance

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the question asked.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “once again, we are going to take no lessons from the Conservatives in terms of affordability for families.”The clause discusses taking no lessons from the opposition on general affordability.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We have been delivering it.”It asserts that the government has been delivering results without specifying the policy asked.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We have put in place longer parental leave options, shared parental benefits, greater support for working families and, perhaps most importantly and most historically, a Canada-wide early learning and child care program saving families over $16,000 a year in some cases,”It details existing family support programs rather than responding to the specific CPP claim proposal.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “which the member opposes.”The clause states the speaker’s opposition to the proposal but does not answer the question regarding budget inclusion.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 deductions are Respect

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 91

1 of 8 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We have been delivering it”This statement makes a broad commitment without naming specific actions or measurable outcomes.

Claims · 2

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“We have put in place longer parental leave options, shared parental benefits, greater support for working families and, perhaps most importantly and most historically, a Canada-wide early learning and child care program saving families over $16,000 a year in some cases, ”The Liberal government put in place longer parental leave options, shared parental benefits, greater support for working families, and a Canada-wide early learning and child care program.search
2“saving families over $16,000 a year in some cases”The Canada-wide early learning and child care program saves families over $16,000 a year in some cases.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31